JEE Main 2024PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterHardMCQ

JEE Main 2024Thermal Properties of Matter Question with Solution

JEE Main 2024 (04 Apr Shift 1)

Question

The resistances of the platinum wire of a platinum resistance thermometer at the ice point and steam point are and respectively. After inserting in a hot bath of temperature , the resistance of platinum wire is :

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Correct answer
C

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Given
Also, $\begin{aligned} & \therefore 10=8(1+\alpha \times 100) \Rightarrow 100 \alpha=\frac{1}{4} \\ & \therefore \mathrm{R}_{400}=8(1+400 \alpha)=8(1+1)=16 \Omega \end{aligned}$

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